He didn't - that was John Snow of England. Snow didn't know EXACTLY what was in the water that caused cholera to spread, but he was able to prove, to most everyone's satisfaction, that it was contaminated water, and not foul air, that caused cholera to spread.
John Snow used a meticulous epidemiological approach to determine the source of water during the 1854 cholera outbreak in London. He mapped the locations of cholera cases and overlayed them with the locations of public water pumps. By identifying a cluster of cases near the Broad Street pump, he hypothesized that contaminated water from this source was responsible for the outbreak. His investigation ultimately led to the removal of the pump handle, significantly reducing cholera cases in the area.
John Snow was one of the first physicians to study and calculate dosages for the use of ether and chloroform as surgical anesthetics, allowing patients to undergo surgical and other procedures without the distress and pain they would otherwise experience. He is considered to be one of the fathers of epidemiology, because of his work in tracing the source of a cholera outbreak in Soho, England, in 1854. He is the one who found the source of a cholera outbreak in Soho was the water supply.Before that it was believed that the cholera was caused by pollution or a noxious form of "bad air". Saleesh Mohammed
John Snow's work is important today because he laid the foundation for modern epidemiology. His investigation of the 1854 cholera outbreak in London demonstrated the role of contaminated water in spreading disease and led to improvements in public health practices. His work continues to influence how we respond to and prevent infectious diseases.
Modern-day psychologists can learn from John Snow's approach to data analysis and problem-solving. By using geographic mapping and epidemiological methods, Snow was able to identify the source of a cholera outbreak in London in the 19th century. Psychologists can apply similar methods to study patterns in behavior or mental health outcomes, leading to more effective interventions and solutions. Additionally, Snow's work highlights the importance of considering multiple factors and perspectives when investigating complex issues.
John Snow discovered cholera in 1852, from contaminated water.
john snow improved health by finally finding a cure to cholera.
He didn't - that was John Snow of England. Snow didn't know EXACTLY what was in the water that caused cholera to spread, but he was able to prove, to most everyone's satisfaction, that it was contaminated water, and not foul air, that caused cholera to spread.
The great physician from London, Dr. john Snow proved the same in 1854. He made a map of patients from Broad street (now Broadwick street) of Soho district, London.
Nobody. It was John Snow in 1854
he stopped it by tracking down loads of people in1854 and found they all drank from a well john snow soon tracked down the well and with the evidence he had he shut the well down and cholera had gone he had saved the day
Ther is no such thing as a cholera vaccine. Best cure is hydration an avoiding spread by exercising strict hygiene.
So he wouldn't get lost and wind up in Small Pox.
In 1854 John Snow mapped the cases of cholera in Soho, London, and realised that almost all of them were likely to have taken their water from the same pump. The spread of cholera stopped when the handle of the Broad Street pump was removed.
Name of Dr. John snow is permanently associated with the cholera. He was a physician in London. Dr. John Snow prepared the dot map of the cholera patients. He could locate the origin of cholera on Broad street (now Broadwick street) of Soho district of London. Almost all the patients had consumed water from one particular pump. Some monks from the area were not affected by cholera. But then, they did not used the water for drinking. But instead they used to consume beer to quench the thirst. The theory was not accepted immediately. But then, you can not hide the truth for long. Just like that, you can not hide the sun with your hands.
http:/en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Snow_(physician) I am not sure from the above article if John Snow did show that his own belief was false (that cholera was spread through the drinking water of the Broad Street pump) . He did try to demonstrate that the common belief that cholera was spread by "bad air" was false...
John Snow primarily uses detailed case studies and maps to show the correlation between contaminated water sources and cholera outbreaks, suggesting that the disease spreads through water contaminated with fecal matter. This technique helps him support his claim that cholera is transmitted person to person through contaminated water sources.